On the production side, after a dynamic second quarter (+0.9 percent), production of goods and services stepped back in Q3 (–0.3 percent). Production in manufactured goods decreased by 1.0 percent (after +2.0 percent) : activity declined in all industries, except transport equipment industry which slowed significantly. Activity was still depressed in construction (–0.5 percent after –0.6 percent). Output in tradable services weakened slighly after a rebound in Q2 (–0.1 percent after +0.7 percent), in particular in business services. Finally, output in non tradable services improved (+0.2 percent after +0.7 percent).

French Q1 GDP Growth Holds Steady at 0.3%
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to March 2019, the same pace as in the previous period and matching market expectations, a first estimate showed. Household consumption and fixed investment were the main drivers of growth while net foreign demand contributed negatively.Published on 2019-04-30

French GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3% in Q4
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, the same pace as in the previous period, final estimate showed. Exports helped offset a weak household consumption while government expenditure advanced at a faster pace. Published on 2019-03-26

French Q4 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3%
France's quarterly economic growth was confirmed at 0.3 percent in the last three months of 2018, the same as in the July-September period. Exports and fixed investment drove the expansion while household consumption was unchanged and inventory changes contributed negatively to the GDP. Published on 2019-02-28

French Q4 GDP Growth Beats Expectations
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to December 2018, the same pace as in the previous period and above market expectations of a 0.1 percent expansion, a preliminary estimate showed. Exports and fixed investment were the main drivers of growth while household consumption stalled.Published on 2019-01-30

French Q3 GDP Growth Revised Lower to 0.3%
France's quarterly economic growth was revised lower to 0.3 percent in the three months to September 2018, compared to a near one-year high of 0.4 percent previously estimated and following a 0.2 percent growth in the previous period. The negative contribution from inventory changes was bigger than initially thought.Published on 2018-12-21

French Q3 GDP Growth Confirmed at Near 1-Year High
The French economy advanced 0.4 percent on quarter in the three months to September 2018, following a 0.2 percent growth in the previous period and in line with the preliminary reading, the second estimate showed. It was the strongest growth rate since the last quarter of 2017, due to a rebound in household spending and a positive foreign demand.Published on 2018-11-29

French Q3 GDP Growth Strongest in Almost a Year
The French economy advanced 0.4 percent on quarter in the three months to September 2018, following a 0.2 percent growth in the previous period and missing market expectations of a 0.5 percent expansion, the first estimate showed. Still, it was the strongest growth rate since the last quarter of 2017, due to a rebound in household spending and increases in both fixed investment and exports.Published on 2018-10-30

French Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.2%
The French economy advanced 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to June 2018, the same pace as in the previous period and in line with the second estimate. The pace of expansion remained at the weakest level since the third quarter of 2016 as household spending contracted for the first time in seven quarters and net external demand contributed negatively to the GDP growth.Published on 2018-09-21

French Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.2%
The French economy grew 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to June of 2018, the same pace as in the previous period and in line with the preliminary reading, the second estimate showed. The pace of expansion remained at the weakest level since the third quarter of 2016 mainly due to a drop in consumer spending and a negative contribution from external trade, while fixed investment rose firmly.Published on 2018-08-29

French Q2 GDP Growth Weaker than Expected
The French economy grew by 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to June 2018, the same pace as in the previous period and slightly below market consensus of a 0.3 percent advance, a flash estimate showed. The pace of expansion remained at the weakest level since the third quarter of 2016 mainly due to a drop in consumer spending amid a series of railway strikes and a string of national holidays.Published on 2018-07-27

French Q1 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.2%
The French economy advanced 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to March of 2018, unrevised from the second estimate and after a 0.7 percent growth in the previous period, final figure showed. It is the weakest pace of expansion since the September quarter 2016.Published on 2018-06-22

French Q1 GDP Growth Revised Lower to 0.2%
The French economy expanded by 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to March of 2018, slightly below a preliminary estimate of 0.3 percent and following a 0.7 percent growth in the previous period. It was the weakest pace of expansion since the third quarter of 2016.Published on 2018-05-30

French Q1 GDP Growth Weakest in 1-1/2 Years
The French economy expanded by 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to March 2018, easing from a 0.7 percent growth in the previous quarter and missing market expectations of 0.4 percent. It was the weakest pace of expansion since the third quarter of 2016.Published on 2018-04-27

French Q4 GDP Growth Revised Up to 0.7%
The French economy grew by 0.7 percent on quarter in the three months to December of 2017, beating earlier estimates of 0.6 percent and following a 0.5 percent expansion in the previous quarter. Exports rose faster than initially thought.Published on 2018-03-26

French Q4 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.6%
The French economy grew by 0.6 percent on quarter in the three months to December of 2017, unrevised from the preliminary estimate and following a 0.5 percent expansion in the previous quarter.Published on 2018-02-28

French Q4 GDP Growth Beats Estimates
The French economy advanced 0.6 percent on quarter in the three months to December of 2017, after a downwardly revised 0.5 percent growth in the previous quarter and above market consensus of a 0.5 percent expansion, the preliminary estimate showed. It marked the sixth straight quarter of growth, mainly driven by fixed investment and exports while household consumption and government spending went up at slower paces. For full 2017, the economy expanded by 1.9 percent, the strongest growth rate since 2011.
Published on 2018-01-30

French Q3 GDP Growth Revised Up to 0.6%
The French economy expanded by 0.6 percent on quarter in the three months to September 2017, above the second estimate of 0.5 percent, as government spending increased faster than previously expected. Household consumption was confirmed to rise at a faster pace while fixed investment growth slowed and foreign trade contributed negatively.Published on 2017-12-22

French Q3 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.5%
The French economy advanced 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in the three months to September 2017, following a 0.6 percent expansion in the previous period and matching the preliminary estimate. Growth was mainly driven by household consumption while fixed investment rose at softer pace and foreign trade contributed negatively.Published on 2017-11-29

French Economy Expands 0.5% in Q3
The French economy advanced 0.5 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2017, following an upwardly revised 0.6 percent expansion in the second quarter and in line with market expectations, the preliminary estimate showed. It was the fifth straight quarter of growth, as household consumption and fixed investment grew firmly, and inventory changes contributed positively. Meanwhile, foreign trade was a drag on growth, as exports rose at softer pace and imports jumped.Published on 2017-10-31

French Q2 GDP Growth Matches Estimates
The French economy advanced 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in the June quarter of 2017, the same pace as in the previous two quarters and in line with the second estimates, final figures showed. It was the fourth straight quarter of expansion, driven by household consumption, government spending and exports while fixed investment rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2017-09-22

French Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.5%
The French economy grew 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in the three months to June of 2017, in line with the preliminary estimate and the same pace as in the previous two periods. It was the fourth straight quarter of expansion, mainly supported by household consumption, government spending and exports while fixed investment increased at a slower pace.Published on 2017-08-29

French Economy Grows 0.5% in Q2
French GDP advanced 0.5 percent on quarter in the three months to June 2017, in line with market expectations and the same pace as in the prior two periods, the preliminary estimate showed. It was the fourth straight quarter of expansion, mainly driven by household consumption, government spending and exports while fixed investment increased at a slower pace.Published on 2017-07-28

French Q1 GDP Growth Revised Up To 0.5%
France GDP advanced 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in the March quarter of 2017, the same pace as in the prior quarter but slightly stronger than a 0.4 percent growth in the second estimates, final figures showed. It was the third straight quarter of expansion, mainly supported by fixed investment and government spending while household consumption stalled.Published on 2017-06-23

French Q1 GDP Growth Revised Up To 0.4%
The French economy expanded 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2017, stronger than a preliminary reading of 0.3 percent but slower than a 0.5 percent growth in the previous period. Fixed investment and government spending were the main drivers of growth while household consumption slowed.Published on 2017-05-30

France GDP growth Below Estimates In Q1
France GDP expanded 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in the March quarter of 2016, compared to an upwardly revised 0.5 percent growth in the three months to December and less than market estimates of a 0.4 percent expansion, first estimates showed. The slowdown was mainly due to sluggish private consumption and a slump in net external demand while government spending and investment went up.
Published on 2017-04-28

France GDP Growth Matches Estimates In Q4
France GDP advanced 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in the December quarter of 2016, compared to a 0.2 percent growth in the three months to September and in line with second estimates, final figures showed. It was the second straight quarter of growth and the strongest since the March quarter, driven by faster rises in household consumption and investment while net external demand contributed slightly to the GDP. Published on 2017-03-24

France GDP Growth Confirmed At 0.4% QoQ In Q4
France GDP expanded 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in the December quarter of 2016, compared to a 0.2 percent growth in the three months to September and in line with preliminary figures, second estimate showed. It was the second straight quarter of growth and the strongest since the March quarter, driven by a faster increase in household consumption, government spending and investment while net external demand contributed slightly to the GDP.
Published on 2017-02-28

France GDP Growth Strongest In 3 Quarters In Q4
France GDP expanded 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in the December quarter of 2016, compared to a 0.2 percent growth in the three months to September and in line with market expectations, first estimate showed. It was the strongest expansion since the March quarter, as final domestic demand excluding inventory changes gathered momentum while foreign trade balance contributed slightly to GDP growth. Published on 2017-01-31

France GDP Growth Matches Expectations in Q3
France GDP advanced 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter in the September quarter of 2016, compared to a 0.1 percent contraction in the three months to June and in line with second estimate, final figure showed. Growth was driven by private consumption, government spending and investment while net external demand contributed negatively to the economy.Published on 2016-12-23

France GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.2% QoQ in Q3
France GDP advanced 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter in the September quarter of 2016, compared to a 0.1 percent contraction in the three months to June and matching a preliminary figure, second estimate showed. While investment and government spending rose, household consumption stagnated and net external demand contributed negatively to the growth.Published on 2016-11-29

France Economy Grows Less than Expected in Q3
France GDP expanded 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter in the September quarter of 2016, compared to a 0.1 percent contraction in the three months to June while market expected a 0.3 percent growth, first estimate showed. While investment and government spending rose, household consumption unchanged and net external demand contributed negatively to the growth. Published on 2016-10-28

France GDP Contracts for 1st Time in Nearly 3 Years
French economy shrank 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter in the June quarter of 2016, compared to stagnation in a preliminary reading and a 0.7 percent growth in the first quarter. It was the first contraction since the first quarter of 2013 as a rebound in exports was not enough to offset a decline in household consumption and investment. Published on 2016-09-23

French Economy Stalls in Q2
France economy recorded no growth in the second quarter of 2016, following a 0.7 percent expansion reported in January to March period and matching preliminary figure, second estimate showed. It was the lowest reading since the second quarter of 2015, as a contraction in fixed investment weighed on growth. In contrast, government spending expanded and net external demand contributed positively while household consumption stalled.
Published on 2016-08-26

France GDP Stagnates in Q2
The French economy unexpectedly recorded no growth in the second quarter of 2016, following an upwardly revised 0.7 percent expansion in January to March period and missing market consensus of a 0.2 percent growth. While household consumption weakened, investment and exports declined and government spending was steady. Published on 2016-07-29

France GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.6% QoQ in Q1
France economy advanced 0.6 percent in the first three months of 2016, following an upwardly revised 0.4 percent expansion in the December quarter 2015 and matching preliminary estimates. It was the strongest growth since the March quarter 2015, as household spending and investment increased at a faster pace while government expenditure remained strong.
Published on 2016-06-24

France GDP Growth Revised Up to 0.6% QoQ in Q1
The French economy expanded by 0.6 percent quarter-on-quarter in the March quarter of 2016, higher than preliminary figure of a 0.5 percent growth, second estimate showed. It is the strongest expansion since the March quarter 2015, mainly supported by a faster increase in household spending and investment while government expenditure remained robust.Published on 2016-05-30

France GDP Growth Strongest in 4 Quarters
France economy advanced 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2016, compared to a 0.5 percent expansion in the three months to December 2015 and beating market consensus of a 0.4 percent growth, first estimate showed. It is the strongest expansion since the June quarter 2015 as a rebound in household spending and an increase in investment offset a slowdown in government expenditure and a decline in exports.
Published on 2016-04-29

France GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3% QoQ in Q4
France economy advanced 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015, following an upwardly revised 0.4 percent expansion in July to September period and matching preliminary estimates. A faster increase in government expenditure and investment was able to offset a decline in household spending and net exports.
Published on 2016-03-25

French GDP Growth Revised Up in Q4
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent in the December quarter of 2015, the same pace as in the preceding quarter and slightly above preliminary estimates. An increase in government expenditure and investment and a rebound in exports offset a decline in household spending.Published on 2016-02-26

French GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3% QoQ in Q3
The French economy expanded 0.3 percent in the September quarter of 2015, following a stagnation in the June quarter and matching preliminary estimates, mainly boosted by household spending.Published on 2015-12-23

French GDP Growth Picks Up in Q3
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent in the third quarter of 2015, following a stagnation in April to June period and matching market consensus. A rebound in household spending and investment offset a decline in net exports.
Published on 2015-11-13

French GDP Stagnation Confirmed in Q2
The French economy recorded no growth in the second quarter of 2015, following an upwardly revised of 0.7 percent expansion reported in the January to March quarter and matching preliminary estimates. A rebound in net exports were unable to offset a decline in investment and a slowdown in household spending.
Published on 2015-09-23

French GDP Stagnates in Q2
The French economy recorded no growth in the second quarter of 2015, following a revised 0.7 percent expansion in January to March period and missing market consensus. A rebound in net exports were unable to offset a decline in investment and a slowdown in household and government spending.
Published on 2015-08-14

French GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.6% QoQ in Q1
The French economy expanded 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2015, significantly accelerating from a revised 0.1 percent expansion in the October to December quarter and matching preliminary estimates. It is the fastest growth since the second quarter of 2013, mainly driven by household consumption.
Published on 2015-06-24

French GDP Growth Fastest in 2-Years
The French economy advanced 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2015, picking up from a revised stagnation in October to December period and beating market forecasts. It is the fastest expansion since the second quarter of 2013, mainly driven by consumption expenditure.
Published on 2015-05-13

French GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.1% QoQ in Q4
The French economy expanded 0.1 percent in the last quarter of 2014, slowing from a 0.3 percent expansion in the July to September quarter and matching preliminary estimates. The rebound in net exports were unable to offset a slowdown in consumption and a decline in investment.
Published on 2015-03-26

French GDP Expands 0.1% in Q4
The French economy advanced 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, slowing from a 0.3 percent growth in July to September period, as a rebound in net exports was unable to offset a slowdown in consumption and a decline in investment.
Published on 2015-02-13

French GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3% QoQ in Q3
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent in the third quarter of 2014, rebounding from a 0.1 percent contraction in the April to June quarter, as an increase in government and household spending offset a decline in net exports and capital investment.
Published on 2014-12-23

French Economy Expands 0.3% in Q3
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent in the third quarter of 2014, after a revised 0.1 percent contraction reported from April to June. Better than expected growth was driven by government expenditure and household spending while net exports and capital investment decreased.
Published on 2014-11-14

French GDP Stalls in Q2
The French economy showed no growth in the second quarter of 2014, according to the final figures from INSEE and matching preliminary estimates. The GDP continued to stall during April to June period, following a stagnation in the first quarter, as gross fixed capital formation remained depressed while government consumption stayed flat.
Published on 2014-09-23

French Economy Stagnates in Q2
French economy recorded no growth in the second quarter of 2014, after it was already flat in the first, according to the preliminary figures. While domestic demand increased, foreign trade and changes in inventories dragged the expansion down. Published on 2014-08-14

French GDP Growth Stalls in Q1
The French economy showed no growth in the first three months of 2014, according to final figures from the INSEE and matching preliminary estimates. The GDP stagnated in the first quarter, following a 0.2 percent expansion in the previous period. A contraction was avoided due to government spending and higher inventories.Published on 2014-06-27

French Economy Stagnates in Q1
French economy unexpectedly remained flat in the first quarter of 2014 after expanding 0.2 percent at the end of 2013 as household consumption decreased and companies cut back on investment.
Published on 2014-05-15

French GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3% in Q4
The French economy advanced 0.3 percent in the final quarter of 2013, in line with the first estimate and recovering from a 0.1 percent contraction in the previous three months.Published on 2014-03-31

French Economy Rebounds in Q4
French GDP rose 0.3 percent In the fourth quarter of 2013 over the previous three month period due to increased household consumption and investment.Published on 2014-02-14

French Economy Contracts in Q3
In the third quarter of 2013, French GDP contracted 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, unchanged from a preliminary estimate released earlier in November. GDP growth in Q2 is slightly scaled up from +0.5 percent to +0.6 percent. The annual growth rate carried over at Q3 point remains unchanged at 0.1 percent. Published on 2013-12-24

French Economy Contracts 0.1% QoQ in Q3
In the third quarter of 2013, French GDP in volume terms shrank 0.1 percent over the previous quarter, after a rebound in the previous three-month period, and below market expectations.Published on 2013-11-14

French GDP Growth Rate Confirmed at 0.5% in Q2
In Q2 of 2013, French GDP in volume terms rose by 0.5 percent after an upward revised 0.1 percent fall in the previous quarter. It is the fastest increase since Q1 of 2011, mainly driven by private consumption.Published on 2013-09-27

French Economy Exits Recession With 0.5% Rise in Q2
In Q2 of 2013, French GDP in volume terms rose by 0.5 percent after a 0.2 percent fall in each of the two previous quarters. It is the largest increase since Q1 of 2011 and is driven by consumer spending and industrial output however offset by yet another fall in investment.Published on 2013-08-14

French Economy Contracts 0.2% QoQ in Q1
In Q1 of 2013, as in the previous quarter, French gross domestic product in volume shrank 0.2 percent, dragged down by weak business investment and exports, confirming an earlier estimate. Some components were marginally revised but revisions offset each other.Published on 2013-06-26

France Slips Into Shallow Recession in Q1
In Q1 2013, French growth domestic product in volume decreased again: –0.2% after –0.2% in Q4 2012. It is the third decrease in the last four quarters.Published on 2013-05-15

France Economy Contracts 0.3% in Q4
In 2012 Q4, French gross domestic product in volume stepped back 0.3 percent, after +0.2 percent the previous quarter. Over the year, GDP growth was null in 2012, after +1.7 percent in 2011.Published on 2013-03-27

France GDP Contracts 0.3 Percent in Q4
In the last quarter of 2012, French gross domestic product in volume stepped back (–0.3 percent), after +0.1 percent the previous quarter. Over the year, GDP growth was null in 2012, after +1.7 percent in 2011.Published on 2013-02-14

French Gross Domesic Product Revised Down to 0.1 Percent
GDP growth estimation in Q3 is revised by 0.1 percentage point from a previously estimated growth of 0.2%. This is due to the integration of data released since then. In particular, transport production is now valued with the integration of the road freight transport indicator. Besides, gross fixed capital formation and consumption in services are overall a little less dynamic with the integration of the turnover indices for September.Published on 2012-12-28